Question: Which is better for
you diet soda or flavored water and why? Tammy

Answer: Dear Tammy,

Both diet soda and flavored water
contain artificial sweeteners. Different brands may use different
ingredients.

A common ingredient used in diet
sodas that replaces sugar is aspartame. Aspartame is made up of two
aminoacids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine. Phenylalanine can increase
blood pressure when taken with antidepressants.

Artificial sweeteners are considered
safe.

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